Category Archives: Transportation

Disney Parks Monorail Blue & Red Auto Magnets

“My other car is a Monorail.” I wish! I also wish these sleek and oh-so cool modes of transportation were everywhere. But for the most part in North America, we have to satisfy our craving for gliding on a concrete … Continue reading

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HotWheels Premium Cruella De Vil Car Diecast

“Cruella De Vil. Cruella De Vil. If she doesn’t scare you, no evil thing will!” These are lyrics from a song about Cruella, penned by the character Roger Radcliffe. Well, if you’ve seen the original animated 101 Dalmatians movie (1961), … Continue reading

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Funko Soda Pan Am Stewardess Collectible Figure

Another five dollar find from The Dixieland Flea Market in Waterford, MI. They have a large indoor selection of vendors as well as outdoor vendors in the summer. I always see something that I can add to my collection! I … Continue reading

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POP! Ad Icons Pan Am Stewardess Figurines

Pan American Airways, commonly known as Pan Am, was an American airline that was the first airline to fly worldwide and pioneered numerous innovations of the modern airline industry. To say it has become an iconic brand is an understatement! So it’s no wonder that … Continue reading

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Book Review: Walt Disney’s Herbie Goes Bananas

Publisher: Scholastic Inc. Year: 1980 Pages: 122 Type: Softcover ISBN: 0-590-31609-5 “Beeeeeeeeeeeeep!.” This is the fourth novelization of the Herbie the Love Bug movie franchise. The Love Bug, Herbie Rides Again, and Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo, came first. The covers for these books are … Continue reading

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Photo Spot: Sepia Tone Old Car Photo

Sometimes the shot you want just doesn’t turn out. In this case, the lighting just after dusk was tricky and I failed to compensate with settings on my camera. That, and the motion, created a sub-par picture. But all was … Continue reading

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Classic Series Hotwheels Diecast Gold Batmobile

Yes, it’s the same Bat-time on the same Bat-site to see yet another of the Dark Knight’s famous vehicles. This time, it will be both familiar and different. Behold, for reasons unknown, the Classic Series Hotwheels Diecast Gold Batmobile: If … Continue reading

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Walt Disney World Millennium Die Cast Vehicle Set

Do you remember all the way back to the year 2000 when we thought there was going to be an electronic apocalypse and things would never be the same? But then Disney up and slapped a big wand with the … Continue reading

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Aladdin Disney School Bus Lunch Box

This Aladdin Disney school bus lunch box is probably one of the most iconic that was ever released. My specimen is very badly damaged and missing the thermos, but I still love it! Its eye-catching appearance made it the most … Continue reading

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Classic Series Hotwheels Diecast Batmobiles

Today there is a new Dynamic Duo in Gotham City! One is big and powerful and the other is smaller and arguably cuter. Move over Batman and Robin, there’s a new Power Couple in town: The Original Series Batmobile is … Continue reading

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